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Working for the Weekend: Authors, directors, comedians and musicians

The Austin Film Festival, the Texas Book Festival and a Goo Goo Dolls concert are just a few of the fun things you can get into this weekend.

AUSTIN, Texas — Check out some of the events going on this weekend!

There’s always a long list of great events going on in Central Texas, and we want to make your life easier by narrowing down those events to a much shorter list.

Here you go:

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Austin Film Festival

Hear from the people behind some of your favorite TV shows and movies, including writers from Pixar and "Guardians of the Galaxy," and screening of films like "Ford v Ferrari." You can purchase badges for the panels, or a film pass that gets you into movie premieres. The event is going on until Oct. 31.

Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival features author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, food trucks and activities for kids of all ages. It’s one of the longest-running book festivals in the country. The festival is happening Saturday and Sunday and is free to the public. It is taking place in and around the grounds of the State Capitol building.

Goo Goo Dolls: The Miracle Pill Tour

Four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls are kicking off their tour with a stop in Austin Friday at Bass Concert Hall. The band recently released their 12th studio album called “The Miracle Pill”. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $29.

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Ken Jeong at Bass Concert Hall

You probably recognize him from "Knocked Up," "The Hangover," and "Crazy Rich Asians." Comedian Ken Jeong is performing at Bass Concert Hall on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $41.50.

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Dane Cook: Tell It Like It Is

Comedian and actor Dane Cook recently returned to stage with his directorial debut of "Troublemaker," but you can catch his performance Friday at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Tickets start at $39.50, or purchase your choice of VIP package.

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